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UNT UT Arlington Tarleton Texas Tech DBU Texas A&M Baylor SHSU A&M Commerce Texas State UT Tyler UT Dallas| Abilene Christian University | Texas Woman's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Abilene Christian University | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,079 | 15,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | #863 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | twu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Abilene Christian University | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $5,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $15,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $10,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,978 | $11,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,280 | $9,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,226 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 7,386 | 6,822 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 930/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Abilene Christian University | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $206 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian University | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Woman's University is larger than than Abilene Christian University based on total student enrollment (15,958 students vs. 5,079 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. Texas Woman's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or Texas Woman's University?
- Abilene Christian University is 617.6% more expensive to attend than Texas Woman's University for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $5,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.6% higher at Abilene Christian University than Texas Woman's University ($40,300.00 vs. $15,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Woman's University than Abilene Christian University ($11,682 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Woman's University are 10.9% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($10,368 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Texas Woman's University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 168.4% larger than aid received Texas Woman's University ($26,280 vs. $9,790)
Abilene Christian University vs. Texas Woman's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian University or Texas Woman's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Woman's University or Abilene Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 151 points higher than at Texas Woman's University (941)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Texas Woman's University (20)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Texas Woman's University (3.24)
- Texas Woman's University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Abilene Christian University vs. Texas Woman's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian University or Texas Woman's University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Texas Woman's University and Abilene Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than Texas Woman's University (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Texas Woman's University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,000)
- Texas Woman's University students graduate with a $5,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,325)
- Texas Woman's University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($206 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Woman's University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/